UFC 329 - Fight Card and Coverage - CBS Sports
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www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest on UFC 329, as of May 2026.
What’s happening
- UFC 329 is being positioned for International Fight Week in Las Vegas, with July 11, 2026, the expected date at T-Mobile Arena. Several outlets have reported major additions and notable rumored matchups for the card.[1][3]
- Conor McGregor’s return is a central storyline for UFC 329, with talks of a rematch or a comeback bout being targeted for this event, though no official bout has been formally announced as of now.[4][7]
- A high-profile bantamweight rematch between Cory Sandhagen and Mario Bautista has been floated as a potential main attraction, contributing to the card’s build in early reports.[1]
- Gable Steveson is reportedly set to debut in the UFC on UFC 329, adding a heavyweight crossover appeal to the lineup, though opponents were not finalized at the time of the reports.[2]
Possible headliners and targets
- Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway has circulated as a leading scenario for UFC 329, with Holloway viewed as a likely opponent if McGregor returns for this event.[7][4]
- Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry has been discussed as a pairing for UFC 330, which some outlets connected to UFC 329’s sister card planning, highlighting a potential summer doubleheader around International Fight Week.[4]
Undercard and other notes
- Rumors and early confirmations pointed to a mix of veterans and rising contenders across multiple weight classes, including possible debuts and feature bouts. Specific bouts beyond the McGregor/Holloway scenario and the Bautista-Sandhagen rumor have not been officially announced and are subject to change as the card shape evolves.[9][2][4]
What this means for fans in Prague
- If you’re following this card from Prague, you’ll be watching a Las Vegas-anchored event with a global promotional push. Expect international media coverage, pre-fight press conferences, and a probable early-2026-to-mid-2026 rollout of fight week events similar to past International Fight Weeks.[3]
Citations
- Reports on UFC 329 adding a high-profile rematch and the Sandhagen vs. Bautista possibility.[1]
- McGregor’s comeback target and the International Fight Week framing.[4]
- McGregor-Holloway talk as a leading possibility for UFC 329.[7]
- Gable Steveson’s UFC 329 debut as part of the early lineup considerations.[2]
- Card context and broader UFC 329 coverage by CBS Sports and other outlets.[3][9]